Options to make your wedding invitations unique

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May 29, 2012 at 12:01 AMMay 29, 2012 at 5:35 PM

With each decade, new wedding trends surface, from the style of dress to the topper on the cake. Now, designers are getting creative with invitations — some even abandoning traditional mailed invites and creating digital options instead. Today, invitations can serve as wedding keepsakes or as online links that can be shared with friends with just the click of a mouse. Brides- and grooms-to-be are on the prowl for the most unique choice to impress their guests, and here are a few of the trends they might see this year:

Cynthia Reyna

With each decade, new wedding trends surface, from the style of dress to the topper on the cake. Now, designers are getting creative with invitations — some even abandoning traditional mailed invites and creating digital options instead. Today, invitations can serve as wedding keepsakes or as online links that can be shared with friends with just the click of a mouse. Brides- and grooms-to-be are on the prowl for the most unique choice to impress their guests, and here are a few of the trends they might see this year:

Digital

In this digital age, it probably should not come as a surprise that creating wedding invitations online is part of this list of growing trends. Digital wedding invitations are often the style of choice for those who are on a budget, or for those who want to provide their guests with information that mailed invitations traditionally don’t. Many sites, such as MyInvitationLink.com, allow you to select a template, upload photos, create text slides and even choose a song to accompany your invitation. Online invitations allow your guests to share your favorite memories as a couple, from how you met to how he proposed. Even without the tangible aspect, your guests can still be enthralled by this option, and you won’t have to worry about stamps or shipping fees.

Wood veneer

Perhaps one of the most unique styles on the market today is wood veneer invitations. This particular style was inspired by old-world tile patterns and architectural details and is available in wood or letterpress. The materials, colors and typefaces can be tailored to accommodate any wedding color blend. Other veneer style options available include butterflies, flowers and trees.

Laser cutting

Couples are progressively deciding on textures and materials that are non-traditional and sure to “wow” their guests. This ivory-colored shimmer style features a laser-cut pocketlike wrap with swirls that are also intricately laser-cut to reveal the card insert. You can select your style of text, wording and card stock color with this beautiful, elegant design. Your guests will enjoy the look as well as the “unwrapping” process that this style provides.

Gems and beads

Embellishments such as rhinestones and other gems have become a common choice for wedding invitations. Rhinestone-decal embellishments, pearl-toned beads and miniature crystal can all add an elegant touch. This option features a circular rhinestone with an iridescent teardrop invitation and pocket. This design can be customized and is available in several colors, including metallic and shimmering hues.

On the beach

Another embellishment trend that’s been showing up on more invitations stems from the increase in beach and destination weddings: the jeweled sand dollar. This invitation features torn edges and accents, wrapped by a mini shell necklace and adorned with a beautiful sand dollar — all assembled by hand. You can choose your own paper, font color, font type, sea shell collection and design layout as well. These carefully-crafted invitations will most likely be mementos for your guests.

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